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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.75, 1,145.50 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.75, 1,145.50 and 215.97 is: 323.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.75 : 1,145.50 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.75/1,145.50 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.75x = 1,145.50 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.75x = 247,386.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,386.83/763.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.91

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